NABI 40LFW recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the NABI 40LFW, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jan 26, 2016Crash risk2010–2012 NABI 31LFW, 2010–2011 NABI 35LFW, 2010–2015 NABI 40LFW and 29 other models — Seats
New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40, 2013-2015 XD60, XDE60 and XN35, 2010-2014 XDE35, 2013 XE40, 2012-2015 XN60, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
16V038000 · 5K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Aug 4, 2015Fire risk2014–2015 NABI 40LFW, 2014 NABI 42BRT — Fuel System, Other
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014 NABI 42BRT transit buses manufactured from December 19, 2014, through June 6, 2015, and 2014-2015 NABI 40LFW transit buses manufactured from September 11, 2014, through June 3, 2015. The affected buses are powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (PRD) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the CNG tank was exposed to fire.
15V485000 · 70 units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Mar 4, 2015Crash risk2014 NABI 40LFW — Steering
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2014 40LFW city transit buses manufactured September 12, 2014, to December 31, 2014. The affected buses have front axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.
15V129000 · 63 units · NABI Bus, LLC
- Aug 26, 2014Fire risk2013–2014 NABI 31LFW, 2012–2014 NABI 40LFW — Fuel System, Other
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, to March 10, 2014, and 2012-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, to June 2, 2014, and equipped with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel systems manufactured by Agility Fuel Systems. The tanks for the CNG fuel system may be abraded by Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) mounted adjacent to the tanks.
14V517000 · 370 units · NABI Bus, LLC
- Mar 25, 2014Fire risk2013 NABI 31LFW, 2013 NABI 35LFW, 2013–2014 NABI 40LFW — Fuel System, Other
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 40LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through March 17, 2014, 2013 35LFW transit buses manufactured October 21, 2013, through January 14, 2014, and 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured February 10, 2013, through October 19, 2013, and equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems. In the subject vehicles, a bolt on the latch assembly that holds the CNG top covers closed may come into contact with the CNG fuel cylinder.
14V143000 · 241 units · NABI Bus, LLC
- Nov 29, 2013Crash risk2013 NABI 31LFW, 2013 NABI 40LFW — Wheels
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2013 40LFW and 31LFW transit buses equipped with painted steel wheels. Due to excessive paint on the wheels, the wheel lug nuts may loosen during operation.
13V597000 · 157 units · North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Jun 20, 2013Fire risk2013 NABI 31LFW, 2012–2013 NABI 40LFW — Equipment
North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW and model year 2013 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 5, 2012, through May 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount Sutrak electric HVAC. The fuse holder inside the HVAC may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.
13V254000 · 100 units · North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Mar 26, 2013Fire risk2012–2013 NABI 40LFW — Service Brakes
North American Bus Industries Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40LFW transit buses manufactured November 10, 2012, through March 10, 2013, and equipped with adjustable brake and throttle pedals. The brake pedals may not fully release after the brakes are applied.
13V108000 · 84 units · North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Sep 12, 2012Crash risk2010 NABI 40LFW, 2010 NABI 416 — Visibility
North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2010 416 and 40LFW transit buses manufactured from January 1, 2010, through November 30, 2010. The emergency release handles on the emergency egress passenger windows may fail, causing the window release mechanism to operate improperly.
12V444000 · 247 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Sep 29, 2009Fire risk2009 NABI 40LFW, 2008–2009 NABI 45CLFW — Electrical System
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 12, 2009. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY THAT SUPPLIES POWER FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVELY CRIMPED TERMINAL WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO OVERHEAT WHEN HIGH CURRENT PASSES THROUGH THE CABLE.
09V371000 · 179 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Aug 26, 2008Fire risk2007–2008 Blue Bird C4RE, 2007–2008 Blue Bird L4RE, 2007 NABI 40LFW — Engine and Engine Cooling
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING 15 MY 2007-2008 BLUE-BIRD L4RE AND C4RE TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.
08V434000 · 15 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Feb 20, 2008Fire risk2006 NABI 40LFW — Engine and Engine Cooling
NABI RECALLED 25 MY 2006 40LFW TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISL DIESEL ENGINES. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE MAY CRACK, ALLOWING HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
08V074000 · 25 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 7, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 NABI 40LFW, 2006–2007 NABI 60BRT — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH GRAHAM WHITE AIR DRYERS, THE AIR DRYER TIMER MODULES MAY ALLOW SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES OF MOISTURE TO ENTER AND AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
07V205000 · 183 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Sep 19, 2006Fire risk2000–2001 NABI 40LFW — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN CITY TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE POWER SERIES 1 BATTERY EQUALIZERS, THESE EQUALIZERS USED AN INDUCTOR WITH THE COILS PROTECTED BY INSULATION. OVER TIME, THE INDUCTOR INSULATION MAY DEGRADE CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN THE EQUALIZER.
06V359000 · 404 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Aug 11, 2006Fire risk2005 NABI 40LFW — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, INJECTOR O-RING FAILURES CAN RESULT IN OIL BEING DISCHARGED THROUGH THE VALVE COVER.
06V308000 · 48 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 7, 2005Fire risk2002–2004 NABI 40LFW — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WILL NEED TO BE REPROGRAMMED TO ACTIVATE THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
05V464000 · 222 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Mar 9, 2005Crash risk1998–2005 NABI 35LFW, 1998–2005 NABI 40CLFW, 1998–2005 NABI 40LFW and 2 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE FRONT AXLE STOPS AND THE POWER STEERING GEAR HYDRAULIC LIMIT VALVES WERE FOUND TO BE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. THE DRAG LINK MAY EXPERIENCE PERMANENT DEFORMATION DUE TO THE STEERING LOAD.
05V088000 · 4K units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Feb 15, 2005Crash risk2004 NABI 40LFW, 2004 NABI 60LFW — Steering
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSSES EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.
05V060000 · 178 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 6, 2004Fire risk1998–1999 NABI 40LFW — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO ENTER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
04V479000 · 210 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 1, 2004Crash risk2003–2005 NABI 40LFW, 2003–2005 NABI 60LFW — Steering
ON CERTAIN 40' AND 60' TRANSIT BUSES, THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE RADIATOR COOLING FAN AND POWER STEERING SYSTEM IS SUBJECT TO BECOMING UNSTABLE.
04V474000 · 690 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Feb 27, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 NABI 40LFW — Wheels
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE THICKNESS OF THE PAINT ON THE CONTACT SURFACE OF THE WHEELS EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM THICKNESS RECOMMENDED.
04V102000 · 180 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 6, 2003Crash risk1998 NABI 40LFW — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
03V372000 · 80 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jun 9, 2003Crash risk2001–2002 NABI 40LFW — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.
03V215000 · 105 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES
- Dec 12, 2002Safety1998–2002 NABI 35LFW, 1998–2002 NABI 40LFW — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL OR LIQUID NATURAL GAS (LNG) FUEL SYSTEMS ONLY, IN THE AREA OF THE REAR AXLE LOWER RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT TO THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT (OR "C" FRAME), A WELDING PROBLEM EXISTS.
02V332000 · 1K units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES